Paruzzaro

Paruzzaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Novara.

Paruzzaro
Comune di Paruzzaro
Bell tower of San Marcello
Location of Paruzzaro
Paruzzaro
Location of Paruzzaro in Italy
Paruzzaro
Paruzzaro (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°31′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceNovara (NO)
Government
  MayorMauro Julita
Area
  Total5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2010)
  Total2,021
  Density370/km2 (970/sq mi)
DemonymParuzzaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28040
Dialing code0322
WebsiteOfficial website

Paruzzaro borders the following municipalities: Arona, Gattico-Veruno, Invorio, and Oleggio Castello. The municipal territory is home to the Romanesque church of San Marcello (late 10th-early 11th century). There is a fresco cycle by 15th–16th-century local artists in the church.

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